Keating Rips NSTAR For Poor Communications
Ninth District Congressman William Keating is ripping NSTAR for leaving customers in the dark about when their power might come back. The utility says some people may have to wait till Tthursday to...
View ArticleUtility Official Says Underground Wiring "Not A Panacea"
A top official with Northeast Utilities, the parent company of NSTAR, took to the airwaves on Tuesday to answer questions about power outages. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Effectual Was The Power Outage Information?
We just suffered the 5th largest snowstorm since the 1800s! In this information age, communication is more than simply reporting facts. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNSTAR Still Recovering Recovering From Blizzard
Most utility customers in the state have had their power restored from last weekend's snowstorm. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleKeating Continues Criticism Of NSTAR Storm Response
Mass. Congressman William Keating says NSTAR needs to be more transparent when it comes to communicating with the general public after major storms. Speaking on WBSM's "More Than Just Talk" program...
View ArticleNew Bedford Council Questions Storm Preparedness, Approves Zeiterion Funding
As the Southcoast keeps an eye on the weekend forecast, the New Bedford City Council is still reeling from last weekend's blizzard. The Council is calling for a public hearing with officials from DPI,...
View ArticleStorm Causes Local Power Outages
There have been many scattered power outages in the area over the past 24 hours. Early this morning close to 2 thousand homes in the North End of New Bedford were affected. Read More|Comment Continue...
View ArticleNSTAR Gives Cooling Tips and How To Save Energy
NSTAR spokeman Mike Durand talked with WBSM"s Jack Peterson about ways to stay cool and save energy during the current heat wave. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleSave Money And Stay Cool
With tempatures expected to be in the 90's all week long, NSTAR is expecting the demand for electricity to soar this week as the region deals with an extended heat wave. Here are a few tips residents...
View ArticleNatural Gas Prices To Drop
Natural gas utility NStar says its customers can expect to pay an average of $4 less per month if a proposed rate cut is approved. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleNStar Stations Mobile Command Centers In Eastern Mass.
NStar says it has laid the groundwork to deal with the impact of a winter storm that meteorologists forecasts will unleash wet, heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions in eastern Massachusetts. Read...
View ArticleMass. Utilities Argue Against DPU Fines
The state's highest court has heard arguments from three major utilities seeking to overturn record penalties stemming from their response to two major storms in 2011. The state Department of Public...
View ArticleCape Cod Ospreys
Utility officials are on the lookout for returning ospreys that nest in the cross arms of utility poles on Cape Cod. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleScammers Preying Upon NStar Customers
NStar is warning customers of a growing phone scam. Representatives of the utility company say potential thieves have been calling customers, posing as NStar workers and telling the customer their...
View ArticleNStar Prepares for Storm-Related Outages
NStar Utilities is rallying ahead of the impending Nor'Easter. NStar spokesman Mike Durand tells WBSM News company workers and others are already en route to strategic locations, ready to tackle...
View ArticleNSTAR Massachusetts Power Outage Map
Wondering what areas are most affected by power outages? Keep track of it with NSTAR's power outage map. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleThousands Without Power Here On The Southcoast
The towns of Dartmouth and Fairhaven seem to be the hardest hit when it comes to a loss of electricity. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleRep. Bill Keating Slams NSTAR For Withholding Information About Storm Outages
Many in Massachusetts are still without power, and State Representative Bill Keating is going after NSTAR for not providing customers with valuable information. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDowned Trees Cause Problems in Lakeville, Other Areas
Thousands of Bristol County residents are going on their fourth day without electricity, after the weekend blizzard toppled trees and snapped utility poles. In Lakeville, the roads are fairly clear,...
View ArticleNSTAR Says They Will Have Everyone Restored By Thursday
After hearing it from angry customers, and even politicians, NSTAR has stated that they will have everyone restored to power by Thursday. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
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